Seahawks DT Jesse Williams diagnosed with cancer

“Although disappointing, I am a fighter and will handle this," Williams said in a written statement. "I am going to focus on my health and fighting this battle with a return to football as my ultimate goal. Thank you for your thoughts and support. Go Hawks!"

Williams was re-signed by the Seahawks on April 1 on a restructured contract.

“Jesse is an extraordinarily tough individual who has overcome a great deal in his life and we will support him in any way possible," Seahawks general manager John Schneider said. "He is in our thoughts and prayers.”

Seahawks re-sign DT Jesse Williams, FB Will Tukuafu

by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com

(4/1/15) The Seahawks brought back two familiar faces on Wednesday.

According to the NFL's transaction wire, the Seahawks re-signed defensive tackle Jesse Williams and fullback Will Tukuafu. Williams was waived in early March but said, via ESPN.com, that he was going to re-sign on a restructured contract.

Tukuafu was signed to the Seahawks in 2014 after the 49ers released him. He played in nine games for Seattle.